Maintenance -> Engine oil for Your Hyundai I20 4 Door 2021-2026

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ENGINE OIL  
Engine oil is used for lubricating,  
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s  
precautions.  
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level  
ground in P (Park) with the parking  
brake set and the wheels blocked.  
3. Turn the engine on and warm  
the engine up until the coolant  
temperature reaches a constant  
normal temperature.  
4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil  
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.  
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to  
return to the oil pan.  
cooling, and operating various hydraulic  
components in the engine. Engine oil  
consumption whilst driving is normal,  
and it is necessary to check and refill the  
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill  
the oil level within the recommended  
maintenance schedule to prevent  
deterioration of oil performance.  
Check the engine oil following the below  
procedure.  
Checking the engine oil level  
„Smartstream G 1.0 T-GDi/  
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi (48V) MHEV  
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert  
it fully.  
6. Pull the dipstick out again and check  
the level. The level should be between  
the F-L line.  
OBC3090008  
„Smartstream G1.2  
OBC3090009  
„Petrol 1.4  
OBC3090010  
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Maintenance  
„Smartstream G 1.0 T-GDi/  
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi (48V) MHEV  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to your engine:  
śꢀ Do not spill engine oil when adding or  
changing engine oil. Wipe off spilled  
oil immediately.  
śꢀ The engine oil consumption may  
increase whilst you break in a new  
vehicle and it will be stabilized after  
driving 6,000 km (4,000 miles).  
śꢀ The engine oil consumption can be  
affected by driving habits, climate  
conditions, traffic conditions,  
oil quality, etc. Therefore, it is  
recommended that you inspect the  
engine oil level regularly and refill it if  
necessary.  
OBC3090011  
„Smartstream G1.2  
OBC3090013  
„Petrol 1.4  
OBC3090013R  
7. If the oil level is below the L, add  
enough oil to bring the level to F.  
Use only the specified engine oil (Refer  
to “Recommended Lubricants and  
Capacities” section in chapter 2).  
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Checking the engine oil and  
filter  
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śꢀ We recommend that the engine oil  
and filter be replaced by a HYUNDAI  
authorised repairer.  
śꢀ If the maintenance schedule to  
replace engine oil is exceeded,  
the engine oil performance may  
deteriorate, and the engine condition  
may be affected. Therefore, replace  
the engine oil according to the  
maintenance schedule.  
CAUTION  
The engine oil is very hot immediately  
after the vehicle has been driven and  
can cause burns during replacement.  
Replace the engine oil after the engine  
oil has cooled down.  
śꢀ To keep the engine in optimal  
condition, use the recommended  
engine oil and filter. If the  
recommended engine oil and filter are  
not used replace it according to the  
maintenance schedule under severe  
usage conditions.  
śꢀ The purpose of the maintenance  
schedule for engine oil replacement  
is to prevent oil deterioration and it is  
irrelevant to oil consumption. Check  
and refill engine oil regularly.  
WARNING  
Used engine oil may cause irritation or  
cancer of the skin if left in contact with  
the skin for prolonged periods of time.  
Used engine oil contains chemicals  
that have caused cancer in laboratory  
animals. Always protect your skin  
by washing your hands thoroughly  
with soap and warm water as soon as  
possible after handling used oil.  
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